05/02/2021
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"An honest and valid strategy for national defense can't be founded on the premise that we must do more with less."
"The Afghan National Security Force budget request has been cut by 50% and has been justified by a reduction in the need for front-loaded costs, such as equipment and facilities."
"I have been very positive about your service, because I know sincerely you believe this. But we have got to get the message out. Just the word 'sequestration' puts people to sleep. So please be the Pa..."
"How can we justify such increases when really commitments were made to the people who have made such a difference in protecting our freedoms?"